Wednesday, December 21, 2011

I've been associated and welcomed into the Fiber Artists of Hope group curated by Jeanette Thompson. Last years exhibit entitled "The Unspoken Truth about Color: A Dialogue in Art Quilts about Racism is featured in a recent Quilter's Newsletter. Get a copy and enjoy a good, thought provoking read!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

I'm always learning....I never heard of Fortrel until today..... So....what is Polyester? - We said they were two sisters (Polly and Esther) wearing kinda cheap, sweaty, clinging stretch fabric..quite colorful... And everybody in my neighborhood wore some polyester. So my mother sewed this quilt with polyester leftovers. My mother must have made this quilt back in the 60's.... Ugly but cute! Polyester is easy to care for (mostly machine washable) and keeps its shape and color well. The disadvantage of polyester is that it does not "breathe," which means it retains body heat and moisture and its not as comfortable as some of the natural fibers. Depending on the manufacturer, polyester fabrics have different names, many of which you will recognize - Dacron, Fortrel, Kodel and Trevira are among the many. Polyester may be offered in the form of knits, jerseys or cotton and silk-like fabrics.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

As long as I see beauty in this... God's great universe.... I shall quilt!

This was sent to me by a dear lady..... one of the few friends with which we share the same January 9th Birthday.... I posted our pic last year...yippee!!! Reminds me of Psalm 91:4, He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings.

His faithful promises are your armor and protection."Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning to dance in the rain."There is absolutely nothing to fear about tomorrow; for God is already there.

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Not everything you create will be a masterpiece, but you get out there and you try, and sometimes it really happens. The other times you're just stretching your soul.-Maya AlgelouArt speaks of beauty, of sorrow, of what will survive our passing. The best in us listens and is changed.-Lorna Crozier